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Petunia ‘Rhythm and Blues’
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The Annual Review
Ball Horticultural’s expert returns to share his plant picks for the new year. By Jim Nau

Clueless No Longer
No matter how little you know when you start gardening, anyone can learn. This suburban garden is living proof. By Carolyn Ulrich

A Plan For Your Veggies

Easy-to-Grow Annuals

The Simplicity of Shrubs

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My Favorite Plant
Boston Fern

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Cutting Back

Top Tree Picks
Disease-Resistant Trees

The Hands-On Gardener
Tips From a Seed Starting Pro

Curb Appeal
Create a Sell-Friendly Garden

Chicagoland Natives
Designs for All Growing Conditions

Reasonable Resolutions
Garden Goals for 2012

The Container Garden
Mixing it Up

Mike Nowak

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